Mexico · Walking Tours

3-Hour Oaxaca City Walking Tour with Markets and Chocolate

3 Hours Round trip from C. Macedonio Alcalá s/n Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the Baroque architecture of the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
02 Enjoy live Banda de Música and Marimba performances at the Kiosco del Zócalo
03 Visit a local chocolate shop to learn about Oaxacan chocolate production and grind your own batch
04 Explore Benito Juárez Market and sample Oaxacan specialties such as Mole Oaxaqueño, Quesillo, and Grasshoppers
05 End at November 20 Market and discover the famous Pasillo de Humo

Step into the heart of Oaxaca on a 3-hour walking tour, starting at the magnificent Baroque-style Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Stroll through the city center to discover museums, galleries, craft shops, and restaurants, then soak up the lively atmosphere at the Kiosco del Zócalo with performances by the Banda de Música and Marimba. Visit a local chocolate shop to learn about Oaxacan chocolate production and grind your own batch, and round off the experience in traditional markets filled with Oaxacan culinary treasures.

Step into the heart of Oaxaca on a 3-hour walking tour, starting at the magnificent Baroque-style Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Oaxaca de Juarez

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Walking Tour Through the Heart of Oaxaca

Begin your tour at the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, an architectural marvel of the Dominican Order that showcases Mexico's exquisite Baroque style.
Stroll from Santo Domingo de Guzmán to the city center, taking in the various museums, galleries, craft shops, and restaurants along the way.
At the city center and Kiosco del Zócalo, enjoy live performances by the Banda de Música and Marimba. Explore the bustling portals of the center at the Jardín de la Constitución.
Visit a local chocolate shop, learn about Oaxacan chocolate production, and grind your own batch.
Explore the Benito Juárez Market, the most traditional market in the city. Sample or purchase the famous Mole Oaxaqueño, Quesillo, and Grasshoppers.
Conclude your tour at the November 20 Market, home to the famous Pasillo de Humo, or Smokey Hallway.